I can't believe I haven't come by here sooner. They have a parking lot! The service and food were great. I forget the name of the drink but it had gin and the word rainbow in its name and that's all I needed. We also enjoyed poutine with pork belly on top. And I loved the vibe and ambiance and will be back! read more

Visited for a friend's birthday celebration last Friday night and it was Karaoke night. Parking is plentiful and the entrance was easy to find. Don't forget your ID in the car as they will check your ID at the door. Upon entering, the atmosphere is happy, laid back, and joyous, with options for sitting at the bar, sitting in booths, or sitting in tables with chairs. Ordering is so fun, you can either walk up to the bar and place an order, or you can scan the QR code located at your table (and all are specifically numbered so they know which table ordered) and then the drinks or food magically appears a few minutes later! I love this setup and it seems to make the time between ordering and receipt of drinks really fast, seems faster than it would be if everyone lined up at the bar! I loved it. My friend ordered the Fried pickles which were SO GOOD I gluttonously ate almost all of them. Sorrynotsorry. Karaoke was off the hook, so many amazing singers, and everyone so supportive and happy to sing along with every single type of song and style. I saw online there is Trivia night on Tuesdays, and sometimes there are other special events, I would love to come back and attend and experience these. Definitely an awesome and cool bar and I can't wait to come back with friends! read more

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Went for an event here that was being hosted by the director of the benefit play I am producing. The food was great bar food. My friend and I had the pork belly sliders and shared chili cheese tatter toots. So yuuuummms! We also had the michelada which was not really good. The bartender was hella awesome but her cheladas lack love (water down and no flavor, just beer with a tajin rim and a tiny bit of tomato juice). My other friends were gonna have some chelas too and I was like nooooo lol, so they got palomas instead and they liked it. The cabaret show was fun and the place was packed. The staff was working so amazingly well for such a huge crowd, very impressive!!! Extremely attentive too. read more

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Roguelike Tavern - the erstwhile Sardo's - has the essence of a dive bar without the skeeve. It's managed smoothly and well-maintained, with carefully curated food and cocktail menus. I greatly appreciated the QR menus on the table. We didn't have to stand at the bar awkwardly and yell our order over the music. We sat down immediately upon entering, ordered from our phones, and were served promptly, and our tab was already closed when we were ready to leave, so we didn't have to fart around with flagging someone down. I wish all places, both bars and restaurants, did this. We ordered two Mr. Cheese grilled cheese sandwiches with pork belly, an order of waffle fries with whiskey BBQ sauce, a happy hour 805 beer, and two cocktails: a Campfire old fashioned and "Blackwater Park", a gimlet of Tito's, blueberry puree, and lemon. The old fashioned was very sweet, but was indeed reminiscent of a s'more with its smoky mezcal and chocolate bitters. The vodka drink tasted like a melted grape popsicle. Both were enjoyable. The sandwiches were okay. The pork belly was a bit fatty and tasted dry-seasoned only. The waffle fries were crispy and tasty, and the BBQ sauce was overpriced, but it was bomb. $3 per twee cup - maybe throw the fry sauces onto the happy hour menu, eh? This would be a great first or second date spot. The moderate quiet of the place, the ease of ordering, and the privacy (not having servers or bartenders constantly interrupting you) would be conducive for a cosy conversation. And parking is easy - they share the lot with Vons. read more

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Went to the Roguelike Rumble and had a wonderful time! The staff were all kind and attentive, and the whole bar has a nice tavern atmosphere. The poutine was delicious with really crispy fries to hold up to the other ingredients. My drink wasn't great, but I think I just didn't like the ginger beer used in the cocktail (honey bee). Tasted almost chemical or perfumey? I'll definitely update this review for next time, as I plan on coming back for an old fashioned at the next Rumble! read more

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I do love a themed bar! I caught the tail-end of a musical performance but it seemed excellent. The food is relatively basic and mostly consists of your standard pub options. The drinks were fine, but the names were clever and fit the vibe well. read more

This was our second time here and I like this place more for the vibes and the staff more than anything else. We've been here for karaoke night - which was a lot of fun and on a regular night. The staff are always nice and inviting and there's a decent amount of seari read more

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A Very clean old school bar with Live music. The scan our app & order your drinks was simple to figure out. If you chose not to use the app you can walk up & order. If your looking for a laid back place to have a drink this is it! read more

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We went here last night, the food tastes pretty good but wow is it overpriced. I paid over $105 dollars for two burgers and fries and two basic cocktails. It was served with disposable cutlery and paper plates. This place has way too much of a dive bar atmosphere to be charging as much as they do. I'd love to return if they ever figure out some decent prices but as of right now, I can't recommend this place. Go get an actual fancy dinner elsewhere for the same price. read more

Great service, very relaxed. Ordered "The Triforce" sliders- cheeseburger, chicken katsu, pork belly- amazing. All different, but solid. Super friendly bartender- attentive and outgoing. Great time! read more

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Cool spot. Wandered in one time and there was a produced live dungeons & dragons thing happening, which seemed unique and interesting. Nice decor, seemed clean, drinks were good! Plenty of local parking. read more

Cozy old-school interior with plush booths and impeccable bar lighting, and the bartender Ann made me the best Old Fashioned I've ever had. It was perfectly fragrant and sweet, I couldn't stop sniffing it while chatting with her. We also ordered a PB Nutella Sando for $5, it was a perfect accompaniment for any night out. read more

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The food and service was great! Try the Crispy Brussels Sprouts, they're absolutely DELICIOUS!!!!

I had a fun time here. Went to meet some friends, had like, no expectations, and ended up walking in on Trivia night. My friends and I came in 4th, turned out to be a really fun night! The vibe of the place is kinda like 1970s low key lounge bar. Which is alright by me. Pretty spacious. The food was... not the best. You order off an online menu using apple pay to pay, and the servers bring you your food. I'd say mid-range bar food at best. The brownie we ordered was... not particularily edible. Fried stuff was okay. Most of their nerdy special drinks I wanted to try were out of stock. Yeah. So don't come here for a nice meal! read more

1st time here.. Ambiance was great... Music is good. Service is good. Food is tasty! Had a couple vodka collins they were tasty. 4 stars only because i wish they had more food options. read more

Came back to give it another try for a friend's birthday, I tried to warn her about my last experience, but she wanted to go. Anyway, I was right, still gross, slow, rude, expensive, and uncomfortable. read more

My favorite dive bar in Burbank to be a regular at! The food is fantastic! Seriously the wings are so good, the tots never miss, and don't even get me started on the Pork and Pickle sliders!! They have a lovely cocktail selection of custom "nerd" themed cocktails. The entire staff are lovely people, and the owner John is fantastic. He is always focused on the entire place, making sure things are running smoothly. They have a plethora of events too, weekly! I go for trivia AND karaoke. Nothing beats a classic dive bar with red vinyl booths and a disco ball! Especially when it's a small business! Would definitely recommend giving it a shot :) read more

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Came here the other night and the bar manager or bartender was extremely rude and condescending. If you need to tell a customer to do something you don't need to bark at them or be rude. read more

My friend and I were intrigued to go in from hearing the live music outside after a random grocery run and we were actually impressed by the sliders and poutine. There was also a trivia event going on that seemed fun. read more

Great drinks, great food, great people and what's more: a calendar full of events that are all a ton of fun: karaoke, comedy, live music, improv, immersives! This has been my go-to karaoke spot for the last couple of years since finding it on accident. The spicy margaritas, brussel sprouts, and sliders are my absolute favorites. There are enough events here that I have to find reasons NOT to spend every night at this bar. Even better, everyone - and I mean EVERYONE, at this bar is genuine, good people. That's why I keep coming back. They're kind and they really care about building a community space. One karaoke night there was a gentleman making me very uncomfortable - wouldn't leave me alone, wouldn't stop trying to talk to me - I finally got away and spoke to the owner and staff. They'd already had a couple of complaints so they asked him to go. It can be tough to feel safe enough in a place to do that - but The Roguelike crew trust their customers and want to make sure the bar is a safe place for people to be. I really value that. read more

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My friend and I were in the area and wanted to get a drink and this place came up but never in my life I thought I was going to have the worst experience in my life. The bartender came up to me asked for my ID which I gave it to her my friend had to use the restroom and she said to me "when your friend comes out he has to show me a valid California ID".I was shocked I didn't know what to think or say. So to me that was pretty rude and racist. I know we were the only Hispanics but she doesn't have the right to say that. So we would never go there again. And to the bartender I hope you have a better day . read more

If you enjoy the distinct aroma of stale beer mingling with questionable cleaning products, and the dulcet tones of a karaoke singer who sounds like a strangled cat, then this is the place for you! I, however, do not. The 'food' arrived lukewarm, resembling something dredged from the bottom of a swamp. The service was equally enthusiastic, or rather, the lack thereof. Our server seemed more interested in their phone than, you know, serving. The sticky tables and questionable stains on the floor only added to the ambiance of utter despair. Avoid at all costs, unless your idea of a good time is a slow, agonizing descent into culinary and auditory madness read more

I really hoped I would like this place. Unfortunately it missed a lot of key points for me. The drinks were horrendous. The Black Sabbath didn't taste like a coffee drink, too much gin was in it. I gave it back to the bartender and got the Royal Thunder and that one had a dry aftertaste with too much sugar. And I found two bristles in the glass that got stuck on my tongue. The bar played anime and another cartoon show on the TV's and nothing else, the bathrooms were extremely outdated and falling apart. I wanted to think this place had style, and the drinks would be good, but it totally failed. Most of the wines are in a can, and no bubbly wines on the menu either. The drinks I did get, it was like the bartender wanted to hook you up to get drunk, but the taste was terrible. There's no chance I would come back. read more

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Love love this bar!! The interior is really nice....The old school red seats are gorgeous. We sat at the bar. The bartenders were all very nice. Just had one drink....I had the blackwater park which I would definitely order again. We already had dinner so we Got some waffle fries. You know the ones who don't need at 11pm at night but taste oh so good. Also the ice cream sandwich finished it nicely. They just opened in December 2020. Difficult time to open...during covid.....So let's support our local bars. read more

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this place has a lot of potential that's not being utilized. I understand the concept they're trying to achieve but the execution is just not there. My boyfriend and I popped in while waiting on our dinner reservations next door. Smells like straight mildew when you walk in. Gave it 2 stars instead of 1 because it was fun people watching. For a Tavern they had such a small alcohol selection! The drinks were meh and so was the ambiance. Unfortunately, wouldn't recommend :/. Stop by Vons next door and grab a handle or 6 pack instead. read more

Picked up my fiancé from this bar and she was extremely upset and disturbed by how much the bartender was hitting on her. He kept commenting on her race, how pretty she is, how she is his type etc. it made her feel so incredibly uncomfortable she was in tears on the drive home. This type of behavior should NEVER be acceptable. Absolutely disgusting behavior read more

Located in the Vons shopping center on Pass, who knew there could be such a cool place. Very "pubby", it's dark, very clean, and very cozy. Not a dive bar, tavern is very much the right name for it. They had 4 drafts, lots of bottled beer, cocktails, whiskeys, etc -- definitely a nice variety of much the usual fare. The food menu had some interesting things: burger, a housemade veggie burger, 4 kinds of fries, karaage, katsu, and for dessert, freshly made cookies and beignets. Well, drinks were good, for sure. But the hit -- the food was surprisingly good! Hanging with my buds, we shared the tots/waffle fries combo (with duck fat), and they were super crisp delish. I tried the The Rogue's Burger [$16, 4.5] (Seasoned mixed greens, onion jam, dijon aioli & aged cheddar on brioche) -- would have made an entry into my book "Berger knows Burgers", of course, if Roguelike was around in 2017. Nice bartenders that were also efficient, it's definitely has all the makings for a cool hang. They started in January in the midst of the pandemic's worst, so basically, operating fully for 6 weeks. What it needs is people, a vibe, energy. C'mon peeps, do your thing. read more

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Far from Roguelike, but something you will like! This Speakeasy/Tavern/Pub is a bit of a hidden gem tucked away in the Vons shopping center off Pass Avenue North of the 134 Fwy right next to B of A aka Bank of America with a parking lot full of plenty of parking in any direction. An all-inclusive and lgbtq+ friendly spot with an underground feel from the moment you walk in with great music, plenty of seating including booths, tables or the bar and lots of rustic paneling with a pretty full bar selection. They do ask for ID upon entering regardless of age and advertise what the promise in food and cocktails which are both ordered at the bar only, including unique signature beverages like the Mr. Krinkle (bison grass vodka based cocktail), My Druidess, Mandrogora, Blackwater Park and anything your heart desires in the form of a classic or well adult beverages. The food is quite impressive... The tots and waffles fries alone are something to celebrate, but the burgers and dishes are all a win. I came in with a group of my closest friends and between us we had plenty... me partaking in the many vegan options this establishment has to offer like the Okonomiyaki... savory, scallion, pancakes, cremini mushrooms and nori flakes with incredible Japanese bbq sauce I wish I could put on everything. I'm definitely eyeing The Forager burger (100% plant based) for next time... maybe with a side of that house made bbq... insert drool emojis. The Ducklin garlic potatoes can also be made vegan friendly as well. Roguelike has disposable utensils and great table service for eats. The service at the bar is just as praise worthy (plays Fatboy Slim's Praise You) and the bartenders are friendly and fast. After 9pm the lighting changes up a pit with candles lit and colored lighting throughout the tavern. Campari not being vegan friendly aside (my struggle) for so many of their cool sig drinks.... I will say I was hoping for some mild form of entertainment, my wonderful company apart,... Is one thing I haven't been lucky enough to enjoy just yet via The RL.T... This definitely feels like the kind of spot you could see a local solo artist, improv comedy set or open mic situation with some strategic table placement or even a complimentary cocktail or shot contest, trivia, games, speed dating and/or friending... Is that a thing... I saw that Roguelike has and does do cool stuff and I'm really hoping to catch something in the very near future and experience what great things they have to offer in the future... Not to mention try more amazing food and beverages from personable servers with a lot of personality over aesthetic lighting and good mood music. Good tavern vibes all-around! read more

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My husband and I have been meaning to try this place for a while and finally did tonight. The staff was friendly and personable. We ordered a mocktail version of the blackwater park, which was SO GOOD. My husband got the rogue sazerac and enjoyed it. For food, we ordered: -waffle fries with beer cheese - good flavor, but the beer cheese wasn't quite warm enough and was ever so slightly gritty. Even though this is what I was most excited about, I wouldn't get it again -pulled pork poutine tater tots - great flavors! the gravy was perfectly seasoned and flavorful. Everything went together nicely. -stark style cheeseburger sliders - my husband enjoyed them and said they were cooked well and had great flavor -the triforce - all 3 sliders were good. The chicken katsu was my least favorite, but I think that's just because I do not prefer dark meat chicken. But the sauce and then crunch of the breading were great. The bbq pork slider was favorite and tasty. The star, for me, was the basic cheeseburger slider, though. Great grilled/charred flavor on the patty, and a good ratio of toppings to meat to bread. We will definitely be back for trivia or maybe karaoke night sometime. read more

If I lived in Burbank, this would be my spot! Luckily since Burbank is my prime real estate when I visit SoCal, I'm happy to add Roguelike to my regular rotation. This place rocks! I LOVE love love when a neighborhood bar or restaurant still put in the effort to make themselves special, to rise above the ordinary. This joint has a gamer theme without being heavy handed - you feel it in the patrons, the drink names, and event themes (the Thursday night my friend and I popped in was a D&D gathering!), but it is not at all alienating to anyone who just wants to pop in for a drink or bite without needing to be immersed in a vibe. We sat at the bar proper and all bartenders we interacted with were super friendly! I started with a classic Manhattan, very nice, and moved on to a house cocktail, the Rainbow in the Dark. With that name I was expecting something colorful but when I saw it poured out clear as water, I knew she was dangerous. And utterly delicious! Highly recommended but not for the faint of heart! We also ordered up some eats - the staff was very enthusiastic with their recommendation of the egg rolls (very non traditional, but savory and well made), but respectfully they were blown out of the water by the pulled pork poutine tots! We had the option to have with regular fries or waffle fries as well, but tots was a solid choice. Absolutely droolworthy! Those rich savory tots alongside a beer would make an epic dinner on a cool winter night. Normally bar food is just kinda there to keep you level, but I would make the trip to this place JUST for those tots! I'm so happy to have found Roguelike, I will be a regular on all future visits to Burbank. Warm, welcoming, and way cool! read more

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Fun bar in burbank with great servers and music blasting on the soundsystem. I'll be back... read more

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We visited in November and had a great time! Dive bar feel, but super comfortable and clean. Bartender Carlos made outstanding cocktails and even though he was busy, he found time to chat. Owner John was hanging there that night and was great to chat with, as well. Great vibe and I highly recommend! read more

We attended a comedy show here and had the best time! I didn't get many pictures due to laughing too hard at the comedians. It's a small space with a great vibe. Even with a small crowd the energy never dipped. read more

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I wish six stars were an option. The cocktails here are expertly crafted and beautifully adorned. The sliders are the best I've ever had. Love the Hawaiian rolls. I was tempted to ask to take home a vat of the dijon aioli so I could put it on absolutely everything I eat from now on. The tots are perfectly crisp with just the right amount of salt. The beignets: perfect. Even on their own. Then you add in the Sazerac chocolate dipping sauce with sweet, complex flavors. Divine. The service is attentive and caring. We felt like we were being taken care of by a friend. It was lovely to sit outside in the sun, socially distanced amongst fellow nerds and relax, smile, and eat delicious food. We can't wait to move here in a couple months and become regulars. I wish more places had the care, food, and humor of Roguelike, but that's what makes it so special. read more

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We love this place. Great drinks, great food, great staff. Event nights are super fun with a fun crowd . We just had our wedding here and the owner was great to work with. Everything was smooth and easy. Couldnt be happier. Highly recommend. read more

Really cute tavern with a nice selection of drinks. You can scan a QR code and order from your phone, which is very convenient. We came for trivia night and were sorely disappointed, though - we were told this would be nerd-themed trivia but it was mainly a lot of obscure questions about celebrities with small pictures on a TV screen. I don't think we'd be back, as the place didn't carry the authentically "geeky" vibe we were looking for. Additionally, they charged us an automatic 20% gratuity on the bill, which seemed odd. Of course we would have tipped regardless, but having 20% gratuity added without your consent is never a comfy experience. read more

We had two farewell events here and John the owner and Jayjay were so hospitable! Even with my loud group they still took care of us. Big shoutout to this place. Great experience overall! Thank you! read more

You people don't understand the damage you're doing to businesses with these reviews. Statistically EACH one star review costs the average bar/restaurant in Los Angeles between $400 and $1100 a month in potential new business. On the other hand, 5 star reviews don't offset it at all. You may have had a less than satisfactory experience, but at least be honest with your stars, your "cold food that one time" is no reason to cost a business 10k a year. Our experience was fine, service a little slow (hence the lack of ONE star), but everything else was completely satisfactory. This site only works if we're being fair. read more

Saw the post, came here last week. Atmosphere was depressing, we didn't order any food, but the service was astonishing. We ordered our first round of drinks, I ordered a gin and tonic. I took one drink and immediately realized the bartender made me a gin and soda. I said I'm sorry I ordered a gin and tonic, this is soda. The bartender said "no you said soda" (I know what I ordered, but whatever) I said okay, well I meant tonic. I was informed that I could order ANOTHER gin and tonic and maybe give the soda to someone else that wants it, but we will not be replacing the drink!!! I said seriously, and I was snapped at; yeah, why should we lose money because you ordered wrong. (I DIDN'T!!!!) I was shocked, but based on everything I'm seeing about this place (and the way management responds to the criticism) It looks like no one here takes any responsibility for their mistakes. Of course we will find another place to rotate into our weekly drink spots. read more

Rude and a Scam! - We went there for an evening, everything was okay. But when we closed our tab it was more than we thought. We looked at the tab, there was a round of shots we didn't order. We called over the bartender that dropped off our tab (which wasn't the same one that served us), and let him know. We mentioned the mistake, there were only 3 of us and it was a round of 4, I'm sure it was just added to the wrong tab. We were told "They wouldn't be on there if you didn't order them." We insisted that we didn't have shots, find the other bartender, he said "I don't need to, they wouldn't be on there, either pay it or we'll call the cops". They already ran the card so it's not like we could refuse payment, so we just ended up paying for drinks we didn't order. So you're welcome to whoever got the free round of shots. We signed and said this was ridiculous, he then shrugged his shoulders and said thanks, you can get out now. It was surreal, but based on the other stories I'm reading, not uncommon here. I now see why it was so dead, we definitely won't be back either. read more